Reference Library for Architects and Design Professionals

The OSB In Wood Frame Construction Technical Manual is a comprehensive resource containing information on OSB products; properties; and installation. It includes diagrams and specifications to ensure proper detailing and construction practices.

	Download Canadian version. (TM422)
	Download U.S.A. version. (TM420)

For additional information on OSB and fire:

	Flame Spread Rating Study
	OSB Fire Performance

For additional information on OSB and high humidity:

	OSB Performance Under High Humidity
	Permeability of OSB Structural Panels

For additional information on OSB and installation instructions:

	OSB Product Spec Sheet for Floors
	OSB Product Spec Sheet for Roofs
	OSB Product Spec Sheet for Walls
	Installation Instructions for OSB Products
	OSB & Waferboard Panel Markings

For construction specifications for OSB:

Construction Specifications

For additional product information:

	Comparison of OSB and CDX Plywood
	Negligible Formaldehyde Emissions from OSB
	OSB and Canadian Building Codes
	Good Stucco Application over OSB
	Binders and Waxes in OSB
	OSB & the Environment
	Material Safety Data Sheet
	Roof Shingle Ridging
	Oriented Strand Board in Landfills

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